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Addictions Counsellor

3 months ago

Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply and expand your expertise in addictions and substance abuse while making a difference in the lives of others?

Consider the role of Addictions Counsellor with the Ministry of the Solicitor General at the Quinte Detention Centre
, where you will have a unique chance to work with diverse clients as well as a multi-disciplinary team to deliver meaningful services within a correctional environment.

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We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.


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What can I expect to do in this role?

  • Assist in the development of addiction counselling programs
  • Contribute as part of an inter-professional committee focusing on addictions and re-integration of offenders
  • Provide rehabilitative addiction counselling services by working with individual or groups of offenders
  • Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, discharge planning conferences, and contacting family members, to assist in the coordination of treatment of offenders within the institution
  • Liaise with community agencies and self-help organizations, citizen's groups, business, industries, colleges and universities
  • Facilitate the completion of recognized addiction assessments
How do I qualify?Specialized Knowledge and Experience

  • You have knowledge of current addiction counselling theories, practices and counselling techniques, substance abuse indicators, group/individual counselling strategies and referral network in the community
  • You have understanding of risk and needs assessment tools, criminogenic factors, rehabilitation theories, and related counselling practices
  • You have knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange the appropriate support and discharge resources
  • You understand the various sectors involved in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates after release (i.e. mental health agencies, shelters, employment services, etc.)
Analytical and Evaluative Skills

  • You can assess offender needs and recommend suitability for program placement as well as prepare discharge plans
  • You are able to apply relevant legislation as well as demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge of and follow organizational policies and procedures
  • You have reasoning skills to assess an individual's treatment readiness and motivation
  • You can resolve issues or matters pertaining to offender participation
  • You have organizational skills to prioritize and manage workload
Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • You are able to connect and build rapport with a diverse client population with varied cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds as well as complex needs
  • You have experience providing one-on-one and group counselling
  • You are able to effectively communicate with correctional staff, other professionals, and external agency stakeholders
  • You have written communication skills to prepare correspondence and accurate reports
  • You have tact and diplomacy to handle requests and respond to inquiries
Computer Skills

  • You are proficient with a variety of computer software packages and database systems (such as OTIS) in order to input and retrieve data as well as prepare and maintain reports/statistics